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2020 Ram 1500 Classic
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2020 Ram 1500 Classic

Starting from the 2019 model year, the previous-generation Ram 1500 continues to be sold under the name “Ram 1500 Classic” alongside the redesigned Ram 1500. This is the most comfortable-riding full-sized pickup on the market, yet the Ram 1500 Classic is also plenty capable of grunt work. Its coil-spring rear suspension helps cushion the ride, and the spacious cab is luxury-car quiet. Our Big Horn Crew Cab, with its smooth 5.7-liter V8, averaged 15 mpg. The base 3.6-liter V6 is no weakling, but it tows less. Rear-seat room is generous, and the Uconnect 8.4-inch touch-screen infotainment system is easy to use.

Market value
$28,200
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
6
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Model year 2020
Owner rating 3/5
Reliability 2/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
extended cab
Drive type
4WD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
Category
Full-sized pickup trucks
Generation began
2019

Pricing

Original MSRP range
$28,200 - $44,380

Ratings

Road test score
74/100
Owner satisfaction
3/5
Would buy again
52%
Reliability
2/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
15 MPG
EPA highway
22 MPG
Tested city
10 MPG
Tested highway
21 MPG
Tested overall
15 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,655
Cruising range
380 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.8 sec
0-60 mph
7.1 sec
60-0 mph braking
141 ft
Avoidance speed
47 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
229 in
Width
79 in
Height
79 in
Wheelbase
141 in
Weight
5,495 lb
Maximum load
1,270 lb
Towing capacity
10,050 lb

Interior

Seating
6 people
Front head room
7 in
Front leg room
41.5 in
Rear head room
2.5 in
Rear leg room
31 in

Owner feedback

Comfort
4/5
Driving
4/5
Styling
2/5
Value
1/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
3/10
Greenhouse gas score
3/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Ram

In our road tests, compared to other full-sized pickups, the Ram 1500 is exceptionally comfortable. It has coil-spring suspension that cushions the ride against rough roads, and a large cabin that’s as quiet as those we’ve found in expensive luxury cars. Compared to many other vehicles, its screens and controls are exceptionally simple and intuitive to operate. Outside of the cabin, Ram’s trucks will meet most professional’s requirements for moving things like lumber or heavy equipment, though competitors like Ford and Chevrolet have higher tow ratings. New Ram trucks sit in the middle of our reliability ratings. Used Ram trucks score on the low end for reliability.

Vehicle ID: 16286 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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